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believe : self portrait april
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there is SO much meaning behind this word to me.
what is it to you?
there are many things i believe in, but one that keeps ringing in my ears even more so than ever is
the possibility of what we can individually do, both small & big, to better this world we live in,
to better the lives of others...
to truly BETTER life in general.
i think sometimes it is all too easy, especially in this digital world of ours, to be distracted or even discouraged,
that you CAN'T make a difference.
but YOU CAN. in our gut, i think we all know this.
"What lies behind us & what lies before us are tiny matters compared to
what lies within us."
you don't have to go halfway across the world to make a difference
( although go for it, if that is what your heart is telling you!
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all you have to do is lead with LOVE.
do what is upon your heart.
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treat your friend to a cup of coffee.
give $1, $5, $10 -- ANY AMOUNT! -- to the next homeless person you come across.
say hello to your neighbor the next time you are walking your dog... even better yet, ask them how they are doing.
smile at a complete stranger. look them straight in the eye & SMILE.
compliment someone -- don't just keep it inside.
write a card or note to someone you know could use it.
volunteer your time or talent towards a good cause.
with love at the base,
don't overthink it.
JUST DO IT!
no more hiding behind an invisible curtain.
trust, know & BELIEVE
that...
"the start to a better world is our belief that it is possible."
my april self portrait :
' believe '
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that are MUCH larger then they may 'look' to you at the time.
you NEVER know the trickle effect of what YOUR good deed will do.
...and all because you
BELIEVED.
pretty awesome, right?
with love,
ksen
ps. the 'believe quote' above was shared from The 1 Book!
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trust
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Friday, 4.26.13
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), it was impossible not to think about our honeymoon only a little less than 8 months ago at the same place.
below is a journal entry that i wrote during that time that i needed to read today...
& wanted to share in case you did too.
september 19, 2012 : 6:42 am
"you know... no matter what happens when we get back to the states,
or what our unborn children grow up to be,
or how long our parents live,
or even what happens today --
the sun will always come up & set every single day."
although this isn't too far off from many of the thoughts that come from my husband's mouth,
(HOLD UP. wait a minute. did i just say 'husband'?!!!!!!
)
there was something about this one that just stuck in a different way.
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I've been thinking a lot about how everything that has felt so 'right' in my life has always been layered in an uncanny & undeniable level of trust,,,
despite the overwhelming amount of fear that encrusted it.
trust to leave my 'secure' job to pursue my passion, trust to just 'let it go' after i found out a fellow photographer used her assistant to pretend she was inquiring for a wedding... only to steal my information & contract work!, trust to break off an engagement with a wonderful man because 'something' just didn't feel right (even though nothing seemed 'wrong'),
...trust that there was SOMEONE out there for me with a burning desire for God, a want to make a difference in this crazy beautiful world of ours, a real interest in mind, body & soul,,, and of course, great passion, life & love.
everything is encoded in TRUST. everything. think about it the next time you fear anything...
at that very moment, FEEL what you KNOW to be true.
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you will quickly realize that the best guide is always within you.
granted, this lesson is one you may have to repeat & relearn continually,
but one thing is for sure,
i promise you it will be worth it EVERY time.
xxoo
ksen
(sunkissed, freckles & all
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YOUR story : kathleen
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Thursday, 4.18.13
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& SOOOO ready to share our next i want to know YOUR story!!!
please meet Kathleen.
this is her story.
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Who am I?
I am my husband's wife,
my mother's daughter,
my children's mother,
my friend's confidant,
my employer's worker,
and at the end of the day sometimes I forget
who I "am".
I have never been extraordinary at anything in particular,
in fact I'd say I'm down right ordinary,
and I'm OK with that.
There are absolutely things I've tried to be great at,
but I can't honestly say I was a star athlete, a 4.0 student, or a fashion plate.
What I can say is that I've learned to be
a loving wife (it takes work),
a thankful daughter (it takes time),
a patient mother (it takes love),
a thoughtful friend (it takes wine),
and a hard worker (it takes passion).
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well, then that in itself is something great.
The work, time, love, wine, and passion fulfill me.
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* thankful
* organized
* chaos
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My family,
my Dixie dog,
and my friends...
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I feel blessed everyday my daughter asks to see grandma and papa.
My children melt my heart.
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My Dixie is going on 12+ years with me.
She has been with me almost 1/3 of my life and given me so much joy and comfort.
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where i had the pleasure of documenting a snippet of what her beautiful world consists of!
you have seen a few images above, however here are a few more that totally melted my heart!
the newest additions to their family, adorable David & Andrew!
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& holding hands, while being held by Dad
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"what is your most favorite quote?!"
I would say
"I will always be the best "me" that I can be."
the quote is from the song "what I am" by Will.I.AM... Sesame Street Lyrics
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Will.i.am sings "What I Am" on Sesame Street from Abbey Colucci on Vimeo.
as are YOU!
thank you for sharing YOUR story
& for inviting me into your home.
with love & admiration,
ksen
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'i want to know YOUR story'?
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